New Amsterdam man arrested with ganja, police radio

A 30-year-old construction worker, Konata Simpson, was arrested on Monday  in the Tucberg neighbourhood of New Amsterdam, Berbice after police found nearly 700 grams of cannabis at his residence, along with a stolen police radio and military-style clothing.

The ranks were acting on information they had received, which led them to Simpson’s home.

Officers arrived at approximately 16:00 hrs and began a search of the property, where they uncovered the ganja hidden beneath a wooden table. It weighed approximately 696 grams.

When confronted, Simpson reportedly acknowledged that the drugs were his.

Despite this admission, the search continued, and police made further discoveries, including a police-issued radio and two camouflage shirts, which were confirmed to be stolen from the Guyana Police Force.

The cannabis, radio, and military-style attire were seized as evidence and transported to the Central Police Station for further investigation.

Simpson has been placed in police custody and is expected to face charges of possession of narcotics and possession of stolen property.